Four Great Preliminary Guides of Mahamudra

On this course, Gen Nyingpo will explain the practice of the preliminary guides, which are essential for successful meditation and the attainment of lasting and stable meditation experience.

Everyone is welcome to attend this course.

“Buddha taught many different meditations. The realizations attained through these meditations are the path to liberation. Liberation from suffering therefore depends upon making progress in meditation, and progress in meditation depends upon engaging sincerely in preliminary practices. Buddha taught four principal preliminary practices. These are normally called the ‘four great guides’ because they are the methods by which we are guided into the actual path to liberation. Meditation itself is like the main body, and the four great guides are like four limbs; just as without limbs our body cannot move and function, so without preliminary practices meditation alone cannot work.” Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Weekend Retreat

This one day event is part of a weekend retreat. You are welcome to join us for the retreat on Sunday and / or Monday: Bookings are here: 

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Retreat Accommodation 

Immerse yourself in a weekend retreat. Enjoy a calm environment, join in the retreat and rest in a peaceful setting

You are welcome to stay overnight on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening.

Accommodation fees:

Studio flat: £60 per night

Single room (shared bathroom): £40

Schedule

• Doors open from 10.15am
• 10.30 – 11.30am Talk and guided meditations
• 11.30-12.00pm Refreshment break
• 12.00pm – 1pm Talk and guided meditations
• 1.00-2.00pm – Light lunch
• 2.00-3.00pm Talk and guided meditations